Section 105G: Withdrawing codes of practice about security measures

Communications Act 2003 · 2003 c. 21View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Networks, services and the radio spectrum — Chapter 1: Electronic communications networks and services

Before withdrawing a code of practice under section 105E the Secretary of State must—

publish notice of the proposal to withdraw the code; and
consult the following about the proposal—
OFCOM;
providers of public electronic communications networks to whom the code applies;
providers of public electronic communications services to whom the code applies; and
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Where the Secretary of State withdraws a code of practice under section 105E the Secretary of State must—

publish notice of the withdrawal of the code; and
lay a copy of the notice before Parliament.

A withdrawal of a code of practice has effect at the time of the publication of the notice of withdrawal under subsection (2), unless the notice specifies a different withdrawal time.

A notice of withdrawal may—

specify different withdrawal times for different purposes;
include savings.

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